When most girls are young, they have already planned out their ideal wedding right down to the icing they want to use on their wedding cakes.
However, in this day and age, there are so many more choices with regards to the showstopper and centerpiece of the reception that the original idea gets thrown straight out the window and reality intrudes.
It is an absolutely amazing concept that the flour and sugar which form the basic foundation of the cake can be so expensive, but it is, and whether or not it should be just doesn’t enter into the equation.
As soon as you have decided on the price tag that fits within your budget, that is when the real fun begins.
Fortunately for choosy brides everywhere, there are a number of design options which are all made to enhance a celebration and act as the focal piece it was decorated to be even if a less expensive alternative is essential.
In order to get just the right look and feel, there are a few things to consider when trying to narrow down the perfect wedding cake.
The first way to go about getting inspiration is to look through magazines and online galleries and even at a cake shop itself at the ready-made products that they offer.
The positives to this are getting the best possible idea of what works and what isn’t going to cut it as well as a clear cut budget if a pre-made design is selected.
The negatives are ending up with a cake that is more generic in form.
The next best place to get ideas is from the story of the romance and courtship of the couple. If there was a special place that the male proposed it may be incorporated into the cake décor, or if the couple took an important trip together that was memorable, maybe that will be the jumping off point for the colors or the cake itself.
Another consideration to get straight before making a final decision is what type of mood and look the overall design should be.
Is it an extremely traditional affair that calls for a conventional set of decorations as well, is it a sleek and contemporary design which will provide the perfect fit, or is it a wild and funky theme that will be the order of the day?
Your ultimate selection of wedding cake should mirror the desired style.
Now that a the foundation has been laid out to get the imagination working it’s time to look at three dazzling designs that will hopefully give rise to even more ideas and the encouragement necessary to keep fantasizing until the exact cake that is preferred becomes a reality.
The first types of wedding cakes are those that are round and tiered.
Usually, three tiers is an average size and anything above that will still have the same motif with the cake simply being taller in the end result.
It is a classic white and is decorated with a lace pattern overlay. Tiny little-beaded crystals are scattered in uniform around the perimeter and a spiral of pearls are strung around the circumference of each tier where the layer splits.
At the top of the cake is a miniature figurine of a man and a woman locked in an embrace that resembles the happy couple.
The next idea centers around a flower of choice that compliments some features and contrasts others. The color can be any hue that is paler or pastel in order to not overtake or upset the balance of the tinier embellishments.
Along the front of the cake, a vine is airbrushed on, and it climbs up along the tiers weaving in and out until it reaches the top. At certain intervals, a single flower is placed along the path of the vine and each one draws the eye upward to the top of the layers.
The crowning touch is added when a replica of the bouquet the bride will walk down the aisle with is mounted on top in a burst of color and creation that provides just the right visual punch.
The third dazzling design is unconventional and is called a topsy turvy cake.
In this instance, the colors are wild and bold with ribbons or bows or even jewels are that are placed randomly on the layers.
You can utilize stripes and patterns best with this design. Instead of being stacked in a level position, the tiers are purposely placed at an angle to appear as though it may fall over even though it is secure.
This would be the sort of whacky cake the Mad Hatter had on the table during his happy un-birthday.
Depending upon the requirements of the bride and groom, the wedding cake should be a true reflection of hopes and wishes that have come to life.
Whether the choice is conventional, modern or completely off the wall, the main thing is that it comes from within and accurately portrays the style that mirrors the original daydream.
